where did you walk today?

Gypsy Orchid · #**101** (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 05:29 PM

Nice pics of the flowers Lyn yes definately lesser celandine. Thanks every one for the nice remarks about my pics.
Sylv

kiltoncomp · #**102** (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 05:47 PM

a few pics from todays wander in Clumber park, these were taken in the area between the classical bridge and the Carburton lodge entrance, the weather was quite dull today but there are some nice colours around,
the only downside to the walk was the puppy finding some fox poo and rolling in it

, it was a trip home with all the car windows down, despite the cold wind, and bathtime for the puppy in which we all got a soaking

this is the view from the classical bridge looking towards the gothic chapel.

and this one shows the chaps hard at work on the repairs to the classical bridge, (and what an excellent job they are making of it)

Brian.

LynM · #**103** (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 06:07 PM

They ALWAYS find fox poo, don't they? Disgusting smell! Glad that you had a good walk though!

kiltoncomp · #**104** (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LynM

They ALWAYS find fox poo, don't they? Disgusting smell! Glad that you had a good walk though!

you are right about the smell, although the pup seemed quite pleased with himself

Brian.

Pippa · #**105** (**permalink**) 27-02-2009, 09:00 PM

Too many nice pics to mention since i last peeped.Love the thread and great to see everyones walks.

Pete Collins · #**106** (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 01:31 PM

Another shortish local walk for me today, a circular route from Studham Common to Markyate, returning via Roe End. It was a grey but mild morning, about 10C.

Studham from Studham Common

Track leading from Studham Common towards Roe End

Footpath to Markyate

Distant view of Studham church from near Markyate

Looking back towards Roe End

Path through Great Bradwin's Wood

I heard and saw a skylark as I crossed Studham Common. The only other wildlife sighting was a Buzzard, very high in the sky as I approached Markyate.

Pippa · #**107** (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 04:47 PM

Nice pics Peter but both 5 and 6 have what i love..

We walked in South Shields Marine park after we left the beach this morning as we still had a little time, before work.

Mick_S · #**108** (**permalink**) 28-02-2009, 11:18 PM

Very nice Peter, like Mary 5 and 6 are my favourites.
Like the park Mary

and the swan.

Mick

foxy mars · #**109** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 06:15 PM

Been out with the local rambling club, today. Did 16 miles, started from Clay Bank - Urra Moor - Bloworth Crossing - Incline - Battersby - Kildale - Lonsdale - Highcliff Nab - Guisborough. Weather was fine, sunny with a slight cool sw wind. Conditions underfoot were dry on the bridleway, but slighty wet and muddy on the field paths. Very enjoyable day.

billybob99 · #**110** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 06:22 PM

had a quick wonder around halsdon woods in a very sunny North Devon

Gypsy Orchid · #**111** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 07:42 PM

My walk today was along the river Erme near Ivy bridge. Saw a treecreeper. Lovely walk in the sun and sheltered from the cold wind.
Sylv

tameblackbirds · #**112** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:00 PM

love your walks foxy mars and Gypsy Orchid The picture of the heather being burnt was very interesting

foxy mars · #**113** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:23 PM

The heather is carefully burnt in a controlled way. The idea is to encourage young heather shoots to grow, as food for both sheep and grouse.

tameblackbirds · #**114** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:25 PM

Yes I've heard of this. Great image

never seen it before.

LynM · #**115** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Your 16 miles makes me feel very lazy, Foxy! Great photos everyone.

I managed about 2 miles above the Sydling Valley to the north of Dorchester this morning. Great in the sun and out of the stiff breeze.

Mixed woodland that will be covered with primroses before too long.

foxy mars · #**116** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:33 PM

Yes, Lynn. The 16 miles was a fast pace and I need to get some miles in before my Coast to Coast in 10 weeks. That middle photo of the trees, looks very bleak and errie.

Mick_S · #**117** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 10:39 PM

Splendid walks folks, all I managed today was about half a mile round a local park and the light was too poor to bother taking pics of even that.

Mick

Phoebe · #**118** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 11:00 PM

Great walks both foxy and LynM! Great pics too - but 16 miles Foxy

Oh how I wish I could still do that

foxy mars · #**119** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 11:14 PM

I quite amazed myself, at the age of 52

I have'nt been out walking for a year, must be all the cycling I've been doing. Still walking is nice and am pleased I can still do the 16 miles, I need to for the C2C. I have a couple of long days of 22 miles, Shap to Kirkby Stephen and Ingleby Cross to Lion Inn. I've a 30 mile walk next week-end over 2 days doing the Esk Valley Walk, weather permitting because I'm camping it. Should hopefully get some good photos.

LynM · #**120** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Hope the weather is good for you Foxy. We'll look forward to the photos.

I think that 16 miles may be a bit beyond me at the moment, but I am hoping to walk around the Isle of Portland sometime soon. That, I think, is about 7 miles. Looking for a good clear day as the views should be spectacular!

Pete Collins · #**121** (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Today I did one of my favourite walks in the Chilterns, a roughly 12-mile circular route from Cowleaze Wood (just south of Stokenchurch and the M40).

Path down Shirburn Hill, looking out to the Oxfordshire Plain

I could see some Red Kites from the car park, and as I started down the hill in the photo above there were about half a dozen of them overhead. Near the bottom of the hill I saw three Buzzards together with a Kite.

From the path up Pyrton Hill, looking back out over the Oxfordshire Plain

Looking back along the Bridleway between Christmas Common and Stonor

The Stonor valley

Just before reaching this viewpoint I saw about 20 Red Kites in the sky. And a little after taking the next photo I saw another group of 20 (this was when I met the only other walker I saw all day).

The Wormsley Estate

Ibstone Common

Path through the Wormsley Estate

No wildflowers in bloom yet, but I did see the leaves of a Primrose.

ellen h · #**122** (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 06:28 PM

Looks like a great walk Pete.Unfortunately I was working so my "walk" was going up and down 2 flights of stairs from the stockroom to the factory floor-oh and to the office

Did however managed an hours walk - to Hadleigh castle with the dog after work

ellen

agrumpycow · #**123** (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 06:32 PM

Looks like a nice walk, Pete.
We often walk in and around the Stonor valley, such a beautiful area, have you ever visited Warburg nature reserve to the west of Stonor? If not I'd recommend it

tameblackbirds · #**124** (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Looks lovely there Pete and what a lovely day to walk today.Very envious too,walked around a concrete playground during playground duty today boring

LynM · #**125** (**permalink**) 02-03-2009, 06:57 PM

Lovely memories from your pictures today, Pete. Friends of my late in-laws used to live in a house on Ibstone Common....I suspect it was the one to the top right of your photo!

I did a couple of miles from Abbotsbury towards West Bexington and back this afternoon. It was disappointingly cloudy after a blue skied morning.

Path from the car park at Abbotsbury

Coastal cottage west of Abbotsbury beach.

Looking east from Chesil Beach....Portland in the background and the Fleet to the left.